CARBAMAZEPINE CR
PRO DOC LIMITEE
This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is CARBAMAZEPINE CR discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CARBAMAZEPINE CR 200MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 12, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is CARBAMAZEPINE CR not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Closest Matches
TEGRETOL CR
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
Other Products
PMS-CARBAMAZEPINE
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TEGRETOL
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NU-CARBAMAZEPINE TAB 200MG
NU-PHARM INC
CARBAMAZEPINE 200 TAB 200MG
PRO DOC LIMITEE
TARO-CARBAMAZEPINE TAB 200MG
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
02413590
Strength
200MG
Dosage Form
TABLET (EXTENDED-RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from PRO DOC LIMITEE
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
400MG · DIN 02164426
100MG · DIN 02164396
200MG · DIN 02164418
325MG · DIN 00382752
500MG · DIN 00386626
70MG · DIN 02303078
10MG · DIN 02414759
100MG · DIN 00555681
200MG · DIN 02130157
300MG · DIN 00555703
12.5MG · DIN 02424029
DIN 00870943